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  • 3 Skills that Take Artists Farther than Talent

    Talent is a wonderful gift. I believe everyone excels in some area. It’s outwardly obvious in some people like athletes, actors and artists. While talent is quieter in mathematicians, literary types and scientists. But everyone has a special area of interest where they shine. You might be the most talented glass artist in the world.… Read more

  • Creative Slumping – Drop Out Vase How-to

    Excerpt from Creative Slumping Webinar  My favorite thing about glass fusing is its limitless possibilities. Beyond the basics, there are countless ways to work with this medium and get surprisingly unique results every time. There’s always something new to try and learn. Another thing I love about glass is the three-dimensional aspect. We have the… Read more

  • Voodoo Queen and Artist’s Dream

    Magic and mystery mingled together in this fascinating city. Treasures and untold secrets were free to discover for the curious explorer. What inescapable force pulled me down that special side street, I may never know. Perhaps, it was the work of the Voodoo Queen, who’s tomb I’d visited the day before. It was invisible from… Read more

  • Turkey Candle Shelter or Flower Vase How-To

    Let the festivities begin! Fall is a season for celebrating family, friends and feasting. At my house, the dining room table is the center of attention at this time of year. Accordingly, I like to decorate the table with a special piece of art that brings cheerful energy to our gatherings. This brightly colored turkey… Read more

  • How to Use a Kiln and What to Do When Things Go Wrong

    Getting a new glass fusing kiln is very exciting. But it can also be a little scary to be responsible for your own firings. Students tell me all the time that they purchased a kiln weeks, months, even years ago and it’s still in the box! If you’re one of those tortured glass artists with… Read more

  • Learning Goes Both Ways

    Inspiration is Here  Wow! It was an amazing week in the glass studio. Last week I hosted my Sculptural Fused Glass Workshop. We enjoyed 4 incredible full days of creating. The students were awesome! They were excited about learning new techniques and eager to try new ideas. This class was about producing multiple 3-D glass… Read more